Transforming Leisure: The £6.5m Award Winning PFI
Crosby Leisure Centre
This PFI project stands as a testament to transformative development in the leisure sector. Initiated under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI), this project aimed to replace the outdated Crosby Baths with a modern landmark leisure centre. The new facility boasts an array of amenities, catering to diverse recreational and fitness needs.
Facility Highlights
The newly constructed leisure center features:
- A 25-meter, 6-lane swimming pool
- A teaching pool
- A four-court sports hall
- Squash courts
- A state-of-the-art fitness suite
- A dance studio
- A crèche
- A café/bar
- Essential back-of-house and infrastructure facilities
Recognition and Awards
The project garnered notable recognition within the industry, underscoring its excellence and impact:
- Finalist in the ‘Best Accommodation/Property Project below £20 Million’ category at the 2002 Public Private Finance Awards
- Highly commended in the National LABC Services Built In Quality Awards 2004
This PFI project epitomises the successful execution of a transformative vision in leisure facility development. Through innovative design and strategic implementation, the project has revitalised the recreational landscape, offering state-of-the-art amenities to the community. The accolades received affirm the project’s excellence and legacy in the leisure sector.
Project Details
Location
Merseyside, Liverpool
Client
Sefton MBC
Value
£6.5m Capital Cost
Services Provided
- Project Management
- Employers Agent
- Lifecycle Fund Management
- SPV Management Services
- Contract Compliance